Balancing Rock Trail – Long Island

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Balancing Rock Trail – Long Island

Easy

4.7

(16)

109

hikers

Balancing Rock Trail – Long Island

00:39

2.27km

50m

Hiking

This magical hike explores Long Island, a narrow island in the south of the Bay of Fundy with a rich and interesting history. Long Island and neighbouring Brier Island were originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq, who came from the mainland to fish in the summer.

There’ll be no fishing on…

Last updated: February 28, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

12 m

Balancing Rock Trail Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Park your car here and start the hike. There is a toilet available and information boards about the trail.

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381 m

Section of the Balancing Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At first glance, you're in a green paradise. But you'll also come across floral splashes of color.

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1.14 km

Balancing Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located on Long Island, a Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with view of the Balancing Rock and St. Mary's Bay.

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2.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

349 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

667 m

109 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 48.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2024,🇨🇦 Balancing Rock Trail ⚖️ 21.09.2024

It's only a short line on the tour map, but...❣️

The few kilometers on the narrow path and the boardwalk through the little Indian Summer are incredibly magnificent ❣️

The 2️⃣5️⃣3️⃣ steps🪜 that lead down to the amazing basalt rock - and that you have to climb back up again🥵

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August 20, 2024,Balancing Rock

Despite the thick fog, it is a worthwhile walk. There are a number of stairs at the end but it is still easy to walk.

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August 22, 2024

This magical hike explores Long Island, a narrow island in the south of the Bay of Fundy with a rich and interesting history. Long Island and neighbouring Brier Island were originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq, who came from the mainland to fish in the summer. 
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There’ll be no fishing on your programme

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